Web Design Planning

Design Process Overview

There are three phases to the Web design process. Approach them in the order below:

1. Information design: Analyze the purpose of the site and the characteristics of its intended audience; this leads to the selection of the appropriate site content.
2. Site design: Establish the overall site organization and structure, including navigation, functionality, and usability issues.
3. Page design: Plan the visual layout of the site's pages.

Assignment

Visit two Web sites and answer the following questions for each site:

1. What do you believe is the purpose of the site?
2. Is the purpose of the site clearly stated?
3. If the purpose is not clearly stated, what information provides you with a hint regarding the intended purpose?
4. How long did it take you to identify the purpose of the site?
5. What could have been done differently to make the purpose more clear?

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